Process Engineer-SMT

Spectrum Control, Inc.; Town of Delmar (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day, 10-hour work schedule

Benefits start on day 1

Job summary

Spectrum Control, Inc. is looking for a Process Engineer in Delmar, Wisconsin. This role serves as a technical interface among Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality. You will support New Product Introduction (NPI), develop manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and ensure smooth transitions into production.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and have 3-10 years of experience in high-reliability manufacturing, preferably in aerospace or defense. Collaboration and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AS9100.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI by developing manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve process capability and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency.

Skills

Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Process Engineer

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4‑day, 10‑hour work schedule in exchange for a 3‑day weekend. Benefits begin on day 1 of employment.

Job Summary

The Process Engineer serves as a key technical interface between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role supports New Product Introduction (NPI), develops robust manufacturing processes, improves yield and productivity, and ensures products are successfully transitioned into production.

Essential Job Functions

• Support NPI by developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) solutions to ensure production readiness.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize electronics manufacturing processes and automation solutions, including SMT assembly, reflow soldering, environmental screening, and other special processes to improve yield, throughput, quality, and process capability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation such as work instructions, process flows, assembly procedures, and visual manufacturing aids.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to manufacturing operations, resolving process‑related issues and ensuring stable, repeatable production performance.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective actions related to quality, yield, throughput, and manufacturing process issues.
• Analyze manufacturing data and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data‑driven methodologies to improve process capability and product reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on first‑pass yield, scrap reduction, rework reduction, cycle‑time improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Support qualification and deployment of new equipment, tooling, fixtures, automation technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, IPC, customer, and regulatory requirements through robust process controls, documentation, and participation in audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high‑reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting NPI‑to‑production transfers and manufacturing process development.
• Working knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, AS9100, and related quality requirements.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing, qualifying, or supporting SMT electronics assembly processes, reflow soldering, and other special manufacturing processes preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Work Environment

This position is based in a regulated electronics manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense programs and requires regular presence on the production floor as well as close collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.